Dorothy T. Olsen

June 27, 1992

Dorothy T. Olsen, 82, one of the first female Chicago police officers to patrol a beat in the Pullman Area, died Thursday in Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park. Mrs. Olsen began as a crossing guard in 1945 and joined the Chicago Police Department in 1948. She received a number of awards over the years for bravery and heroism in her work. She retired in 1966. Mrs. Olsen is survived by two daughters, Mary Anne Coverick and Dorothy Carbonara; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday in Seven Holy Founders Church, 12400 S. Ada St., Calumet Park.